Valentines Day

VALENTINES DAY

7th February 2018

It’s somehow nearly Valentine’s Day, (how are we this far into 2018 already?!), and Freshview are ready for all your Valentine’s Day menu needs! Strawberries & chocolate are always great as a go to dessert, or why not try our heart shaped brie or heart shaped potato fondants to share a little love on Valentine’s Day!

We’ve also read that if you fancy a different sort of Valentine’s Day celebration, you could go to a well known bakery chain who are offering a 4 course menu! It would definitely be a Valentine’s to remember!

Veganuary 2018

VEGANUARY 2018

26th January 2018

Have you been particparing in Veganuary?! Being a company who primarily delivers fruit & vegetables – of course veganuary caught our attention!

There’s so many different ways you can make fruit & vegetables interesting – whether that be making them into spaghetti or chips (we recommend using butternut squash!)

We stock some weird and wonderful fruit and vegetables – if you’re interested in our product range, please head to the product section on our website, or alternatively call our Customer Services or your Account Manager!

Avocados

AMAZING AVOCADOS

11th January 2018

Avocados are still proving popular as we progress into 2018!

Avocado toast was listed at No 2 for 2018 food trends in an annual survey of dieticians, so they’re definitely are not going anywhere!

To make them even more interesting, a chef has developed an avocado toast ice cream in LA – we’d love to try some!

Fusion Foods

FUSION FOODS

4th January 2018

We’ve just entered into the New Year, which means experts have been predicted some new food trends for 2018!

The one that immediately caught our eye was that of hybrid & fusion foods.

The most popular seems to be a mixture of sushi & croissant (a ‘crossushi’), but other weird and wonderful fusions exist! Pasta donuts, mushroom coffee or kalettes (a mix of kale & sprouts) – the options seem to be endless!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

22nd December 2017

The Freshview Foods Team would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Thank you for all your support throughout 2017, here’s hoping to a great 2018!

Grapes overtake Apples!

GRAPES OVERTAKE APPLES AS BEST-SELLING FRUIT

21st December 2017

For the first time ever, grapes have overtaken apples as Britain’s best selling fruit!

This seems to be mostly due to people attempting to be healthier and so being more likely to purchase snack packs. Apples are available in snack packs but unfortunately don’t last very long once they’re sliced up, so people seem to be opting for grapes instead!

Christmas 2017

CHRISTMAS 2017

7th December 2017

It’s only 2 weeks away to Christmas, and the panic Christmas present buying has officially started!

However, don’t worry – Freshview have all things Christmas in stock so there’s no need to panic! Whether you’re after Mince Pies, Christmas Puddings, or Cranberry Sauce, Freshview is the place for you!

National Pumpkin Day

NATIONAL PUMPKIN DAY

26th October 2017

Did you know that today is National Pumpkin Day?

As we’re edging closer to Halloween, Pumpkins & Mixed Squash are proving very popular as always! Pumpkins are great for carving, but also make a delicious soup or dessert, and the seeds make a great snack!

They’re superb quality, so please contact our Customer Services if you wish to order any!

Alternative Pasta

NEWS FROM FURTHER AFIELD

17th October 2017

One of the major food trends in 2017 is Alternative Pasta!

Whether that be courgette noodles, sweet potato lasagne sheets or spaghetti squash, alternative pasta is here to stay! Many alternatives are full of nutrients that you wouldn’t get with normal pasta, so you can’t really complain!

If you’re not a fan of fruit or vegetable pasta, there are also other options – as grains are also getting in on the action, with lentils, quinoa, beans & chickpeas being used to create noodles & lasagne sheets.

British Berries

BRITISH BERRIES

4th August 2017

We’re supplying local Staffordshire Strawberries & Raspberries – both are proving very popular! Our 125g punnets of UK Blueberries are also in demand!

We’ll soon be moving over from Dutch Blackberries to British, so please keep an eye out for that as well!

If you wish to know more about our seasonal produce, please contact your Account Manager, or Customer Services on 01782 717806.

British Produce

BRITISH PRODUCE

21st April 2017

The first of the British produce is becoming more available!

We’ve been supplying Cheshire Rhubarb & UK Spring Cabbage for a few weeks now, and this week we’ve had the first of the new season Cheshire Lollo Rosso, Lollo Biondi & Oakleaf from our local grower Roy Halman!

Staffordshire Strawberries are only a couple of weeks away, & other varieties of UK sourced Lettuce & Asparagus should be coming soon after that!

Please contact your Account Manager or Customer Services on 01782 717806 if you would like to discuss Seasonal Produce.

We’d love to see some of your (or your customers!) efforts if you want to tag us in your posts!

Mothers Day

MOTHERS DAY

22nd March 2017

Mothers Day is creeping ever closer – have you got a gift for your Mother yet?!

Whether you’re doing a Melon starter, a traditional Apple Pie or a Cheese Platter, Freshview Foods has the produce for you!

To help make your Mothers Day go as smoothly as possible, Freshview wishes to remind you to please get your Prepared Produce orders in as early as possible!

St Patricks Day

ST PATRICKS DAY

16th March 2017

St Patricks Day is tomorrow, and, if you’re not drinking a large amount of alcohol then you’ll probably be working!

Freshview Foods have always got a vast selection Root Vegetables, Potatoes & Onions in stock to help you make a perfect Traditional Irish Stew!

Royal Visit

ROYAL VISIT

14th March 2017

Last week, HRH The Countess of Wessex stopped at Freshview’s Market Stall during her visit to the hospital!

We were thrilled to have her visit, she met Sandra, Kelly & Jane who we’re sure won’t forget the experience in a hurry!

Local Rhubarb

LOCAL RHUBARB

3rd March 2017

Local Cheshire Rhubarb is on its way! Our local crop, supplied by Roy Halman should hopefully be in stock in time for Mothers Day Weekend!

Until then, we still have Forced UK & Dutch Rhubarb in stock for you to order!

Valentines Day

VALENTINES DAY

7th February 2017

Valentines Day is only 1 week away! We stock many essential Valentines Products, as well as a few you may not have thought of!

Spanish Strawberries are of excellent quality right now, and we stock White, Milk & Dark Chocolate Pistoles as well as a delectable Frozen Vittles Chocolate Cake!

For something a bit different, also supply Heart Shaped Fondant Potatoes! Or try Asparagus… it’s said to have aphrodisiac powers!

Valentines Fact: Did you know that in the 18th Century women used to pin 5 bay leaves to their pillow to make them dream of their future spouse? Although we cannot testify to the truth of the myth, we do stock Bay Leaves if you wish to try this out!

Produce: Update

PRODUCE UDPATE

19th January 2017

Snow one day, rain the next – the weather in Europe is really effecting some of the baby leaf crop that we supply! Extreme weather conditions in Italy has had a negative effect on Rocket & Spinach, destroying much of the crop. The result of this is volatile prices and mixed quality – so we advise you only order what you plan to use on the day.

Similarly, excessive rain in Spain has damaged much of the baby leaf crop – including Iceberg, Little Gem, Cos & Romaine Lettuce. Quality and supply are suffering, so shelf life is expected to be compromised also. Spanish Peppers, Broccoli, Courgettes, Fennel and Lemons have also been badly effected by the rain, causing prices to rise steeply.

We’ll keep you up to date with any changes in quality & price over the forthcoming weeks, if you wish to discuss any of the above, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Christmas: The Forgotten Heroes

CHRISTMAS: THE FORGOTTEN HEROES

14th December 2016

Christmas is here in just over a week, and I think it’s safe to say that panic is in the air! Nevertheless, don’t forget some of the little things which can be crucial for a tasty Christmas Dinner!

We stock Goose Fat, perfect for roasting potatoes, as well as Sage and Onion Stuffing Mix – but there’s no forgetting one of the most important products of all – Cranberry Sauce! Freshview Foods supply Cranberry Sauce in a 200gm or 2.5kg tub so that every customer can get the right quantity for them!

If you’d like any of these products, or a copy of our December Market Report or Christmas Leaflet, please feel free to contact your Account Manager or the Customer Service Team on 01782 717806!

Christmas Opening Hours

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS

24th November 2016

Christmas can be a stressful time for everyone! To make it as easy as possible, we’ve put all our opening times in one large table! Have a look at our Opening Times so you don’t get caught out!

Christmas Essentials

CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS

21st November 2016

As we get closer to the start of December, it seems that Christmas is approaching entirely too quickly! Whether you’re prepared or not, Freshview Foods has you covered! We have boxes of Mince Pies (x27) and Christmas Puddings (24x90gm), so that no one need go hungry!

We’ve also released our 2016 Christmas Leaflet which is packed full of helpful product information and opening times to make your Christmas go as smoothly as possible!

Cox's Apples

NATIONAL APPLE DAY

18 October 2016

Did you know that Friday 21st October is National Apple Day? Whether your apple of choice is Spartan, Bramley or Cox’s, Freshview always has a large variety of English Apples in stock!

You can serve them in a Pie or a Crumble, make them into a sauce or poach them – the possibilities are endless!

Pumpkins

HALLOWEEN

14 October 2016

As we’re mid way into October, we’re preparing for Halloween! We have various sizes of Pumpkins in stock, as well as Mixed Squash. A recent addition for the month of October is Toffee and Chocolate Apples, making this cold Winter month a little sweeter!

Try any of these products today by contacting our Customer Service Team or your Account Manager!

Oatcakes

OATCAKE DAY

8 AUGUST 2016

As a proud Staffordshire based business join us in celebrating ‘Staffordshire Oatcake Day’. What exactly is an oatcake you must be thinking? Oatcakes are made from a batter of oatmeal, flour, milk and water and are cooked on a griddle. Usually served for breakfast they are one of the Potteries’ much-loved signature dishes.

Try our Locketts traditional hand made Oatcakes, makers since 1969!

Peaches

NATIONAL PEACH MONTH

1 AUGUST 2016

Did you know August is ‘National Peach Month’? Believe it or not, peaches are part of the rose family! The peach tree is widely considered to be the tree of life and a symbol of immortality and unity.

Served fresh, canned, dried or frozen they are truly a versatile fruit. This month quality and taste is very much at its best making peaches the ultimate summer treat!

Frozen Food

FROZEN RESURGENCE

28 JULY 2016

With its convenience and low food waste frozen produce is fast becoming more popular with customers. Gone are the days of just frozen peas and mainstream vegetables, consumers are now wanting more!

With the prominent rise of juice and smoothie bars in town centres nationwide, a wider range of frozen products are now more readily available. To help cater with this trend we have vastly increased our frozen produce lines over the past few years. From an array of frozen purees to a mixture of frozen berries, we have it covered!